Province of Roma

Earthquakes today in Gallicano nel Lazio

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:02). Latest: M1.3 on 19 September 2026 at 15:46, 2 km North of Monte Compatri, 9 km deep.

1.3
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km North of Monte Compatri

24 days ago · 19 Sept 2026, 15:46
Depth 9 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
24
days since the last quake within 30 km
543
quakes recorded since 2015
~8 days
on average, one quake every
3.6
The strongest within 30 km
3 km West of Zagarolo
7 years ago · 23 Jun 2019, 22:43

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is Gallicano nel Lazio: zone 2

Zone2
Seismic zone 2

A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.

Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.

Medium
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.169 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
24
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
22
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.6
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Gallicano nel Lazio. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Gallicano nel Lazio.

Latest earthquake attributed to Gallicano nel Lazio: 23 October 2025 · 5,749 inhabitants

The seismic history of Gallicano nel Lazio

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Gallicano nel Lazio over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 2019IV-V23 June 2019

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Colli Albani earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 4 km away

  2. 2001IV-V20 December 2001

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 14 km away

  3. 2000III-IV11 March 2000

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 20 km away

  4. 1989IV23 October 1989

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Colli Albani earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 24 km away

  5. 1919IV22 October 1919

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Anzio earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 54 km away

  6. 1915VII13 January 1915

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 62 km away

  7. 1915V13 January 1915

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 62 km away · observed at San Pastore

  8. 1895V1 November 1895

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Campagna romana earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 33 km away

  9. 1892V22 January 1892

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Colli Albani earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 19 km away

  10. 1885IV-V10 April 1885

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Appennino laziale-abruzzese earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 26 km away

  11. 1877V16 August 1877

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Rocca di Papa earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 15 km away

  12. 1876VI-VII26 October 1876

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Monti Prenestini earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 6 km away

…and 12 more documented effects in this town's history.

Source: Italian Macroseismic Database DBMI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The great earthquakes in this area's history

Almost a thousand years of catalogues: the strongest documented events within ~50 km.

19045.7
Marsica earthquake
24 February 1904 · 49 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18065.6
Colli Albani earthquake
26 August 1806 · 19 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
13485.6
Subiaco earthquake
13 September 1348 · 25 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
14385.3
Colli Albani earthquake
2 February 1438 · 15 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Castelli Romani

The town lies about 12 km from Castelli Romani, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 5.9between 5 and 11 km deep

Faults are mapped to build better and understand the territory: knowing them says nothing about when an earthquake will occur, which remains unpredictable. Source: DISS 3.3 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

Over time within 30 km

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.3
24 days ago
19 Sept 2026, 15:46
1.3
3 km North-East of Monte Compatri
5 km South-West · 6 km
1 month ago
11 Sept 2026, 09:27
1.3
4 months ago
22 Jun 2026, 05:37
1.7
2 km South-West of Albano Laziale
24 km South-West · 12 km
5 months ago
15 May 2026, 07:15
2.0
3 km South of Oricola
27 km North-East · 9 km
7 months ago
1 Apr 2026, 18:40
1.9
8 km North-West of Ciampino
20 km West · 9 km
7 months ago
18 Mar 2026, 22:38
1.9
9 km North-West of Ciampino
19 km West · 8 km
7 months ago
16 Mar 2026, 13:58
1.5
9 km North-West of Ciampino
20 km West · 9 km
7 months ago
15 Mar 2026, 01:05
1.9
9 km North-West of Ciampino
20 km West · 10 km
7 months ago
14 Mar 2026, 22:57
2.0
8 km West of Frascati
18 km West · 9 km
7 months ago
14 Mar 2026, 22:44

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Gallicano nel Lazio sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 94% of the 121 towns in the province.
Gallicano nel Lazio24
Nearby towns average15

Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.

Context

Province of Roma1 event · last 30 daysLazio region70 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 058040

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Gallicano nel Lazio today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Gallicano nel Lazio. The latest dates back to 19 September 2026.

Is Gallicano nel Lazio a seismic area?

Gallicano nel Lazio is classified in seismic zone 2 by the Civil Protection. A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.

What was the strongest earthquake near Gallicano nel Lazio?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Gallicano nel Lazio was magnitude 3.6, on 23 June 2019.

When was the last quake near Gallicano nel Lazio?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Gallicano nel Lazio dates back to 19 September 2026, magnitude 1.3.

Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.

Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification

Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)